Reading Richard R's note about his steering reminded me about the time I ordered a new steering column bushing to replace one that had failed. However, I found myself ready to go on a road trip having forgotten about the needed repair until last minute checks of the car. Rather than drive with the irritating rattle, etc., I decided to improvise if possible. I finally decided to cut the bushing in half and remove about an eighth to quarter inch section from it. >From inside the car, after cleaning all the old bushing remains from the area, I greased the new bushing pieces with silicone grease and installed each half with a large flat metal drift. Result, the steering column was nice and tight for the road trip. That was six or seven years ago. I know I need to do it "correctly" one of these days but I'm guessing I'll forget until ?.. You know. Harold McElraft - 3354